1. Bloom’s Taxonomy By Sue-Allen Slade-Adams
Arkansas State University

2. Definition and History
set of three hierarchical models
used to classify educational learning objectives into levels of complexity
Benjamin Bloom
chaired committee of educators that devised taxonomy
1956, revised 2001

3. Why use Bloom’s Taxonomy?
Help organize and clarify objectives
So teachers can plan and deliver proper instruction
Plan appropriate assessments
Ensure objectives and assessments align with standards and objectives
To help students develop critical thinking skills

4. Original Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension
Knowledge

5. Revised Creating (Synthesis) Evaluating (Evaluation)
Analyzing (Analysis)
Applying (Application)
Understanding (Comprehension)
Remembering (Knowledge)

6. Creating (Synthesis) Generating, planning, producing Question Stems:
Why not compose a song about…?
How many ways can you…?
Can you develop a proposal which would…?
Can you see a possible solution to…?
What would happen if…?

7. Evaluating (Evaluation)
Checking, critiquing
Question Stems:
Judge the value of…?
How would you feel if…?
How effective are…?
What do you think about…?
How would you have handled…?

8. Analyzing (Analysis) Differentiate, organizing, attributing
Question Stems:
What was the underlying theme of…?
How was this similar to…?
What are some of the problems of…?
What was the turning point in the game…?
Can you distinguish between…?

9. Applying (Application)
Executing, implementing
Question Stems:
Do you know another instance where…?
Can you apply the method used to some experience of your own…?
What questions would you ask of…?
Would this information be useful if you had a…?
What factors would you change if…?

10. Understanding (Comprehension)
Classifying, explaining, comparing, inferring, interpreting
Question Stems:
Who do you think…?
Can you write a brief outline…?
Who was the key character…?
Can you provide a definition for…?
What differences exist between…?

11. Remembering (Knowledge)
Recognizing, recalling
Question Stems:
How many…?
Describe what happened at…?
Find the meaning of…?
Which is true or false…?
Who was it that…?

13. References:
Armstrong, Patricia. Bloom’s Taxonomy. Vanderbilt University Retrieved from .
The Center for Teaching and Learning. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. UNC Charlotte Retrieved from programs/teaching-guides/course-design/blooms-educational-objectives .
Bloom’s Taxonomy video Retrieved from .